Test Prep: Midterm Exam

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Commonly Confused Words: Who vs. Whom

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"Who" is used as a subject, while "whom" is used as an object in a sentence. Example: "He questioned whom she had invited to the gala."

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Structure of the New SAT Reading and Writing Test

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The new SAT reading and writing test will consist of a number of short passages with one question associated with each.

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Total Time for the New SAT

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The total time for the new SAT is 2 hours 14 minutes.

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Plural vs. Possessive: Understanding the Difference

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A possessive form shows ownership. Example: "screw's threads" indicates the threads belonging to the screw.

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Subject-Verb Agreement: Basic Rule

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The subject and verb must agree in number. Example: "She runs" (singular) vs. "They run" (plural).

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Verb Tense Consistency

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Maintain the same tense throughout a sentence. Example: "He has been working" (present perfect) vs. "He worked" (simple past).

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Identifying the Subject in a Sentence

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The subject is the person or thing performing the action. Example: In "The cat sleeps," "the cat" is the subject.

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Using Commas in Lists

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Use commas to separate items in a list. Example: "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."

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Understanding Adjectives and Adverbs

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Adjectives describe nouns, while adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Example: "She is a quick runner" (adjective) vs. "She runs quickly" (adverb).

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Recognizing Fragments and Run-ons

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence, while a run-on combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.